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Peninsula

Escanaba, MI · Est. 1941
B
Trust Grade
Strong
Score: 85/100

Peninsula is a credit union based in Escanaba, Michigan, established in 1941, with $359 million in total assets serving 17,793 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 146th of 170 credit unions we track in Michigan. Its net worth ratio of 8.8% trails most similarly sized credit unions (13th percentile), versus a Michigan median of 11.7%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 0.76% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Peninsula appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$358.8M
$100M–1B institution
Members
17,793
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
8.8%
Bottom 13% of $100M–1B peers · Michigan median 11.7%
Return on assets
0.8%
Top 44% of $100M–1B peers · Michigan median 0.79%
Rank in Michigan
#146
of 170 credit unions

How Peninsula compares to Michigan peers

Net worth ratio
Bottom 13% of $100M–1B peers
Peninsula
8.8%
Michigan median
11.7%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Top 44% of $100M–1B peers
Peninsula
0.8%
Michigan median
0.8%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Peninsula

The Trust Grade blends financial strength with complaint history. Full methodology →

Financial strength
85/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
B · 85
  • Well-capitalized (8.8% capital ratio)
  • Profitable (ROA 0.76%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

No CFPB complaints are on file for Peninsula over the analysis window. For a smaller institution this is common and counts in its favor.

Are deposits at Peninsula insured?

Yes. Peninsula is an NCUA-insured credit union. Deposits are federally insured up to $250,000per depositor, per ownership category — regardless of this institution's Trust Grade. The grade reflects financial strength and complaint history for comparison, not the safety of insured deposits.

Peninsula: frequently asked questions

Is Peninsula a good credit union?

Peninsula earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of B (85/100, "Strong"), based on a financial-strength score of 85/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Well-capitalized (8.8% capital ratio); Profitable (ROA 0.76%).

Is Peninsula NCUA-insured?

Yes. Peninsula is a NCUA-insured credit union. Deposits are protected up to the standard NCUA limit of $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category.

How big is Peninsula?

Peninsula holds $359 million in total assets, ranking 146th of 170 credit unions we track in Michigan. It serves 17,793 members.

Does Peninsula have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Peninsula appear in our data over the analysis window, which is typical for a credit union of this size.

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Financial data from NCUA call reports; complaint data from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. Bankzia is an independent resource and is not affiliated with any government agency or financial institution. Figures are for general information, not financial advice.

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